The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and remodelled both inside and out in 1955. It was sold by the PNCC to a businessman in 1996 and demolished.

The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and remodelled both inside and out in 1955. It was sold by the PNCC to a businessman in 1996 and demolished.

The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and remodelled both inside and out in 1955. It was sold by the PNCC to a businessman in 1996 and demolished.

The Municipal Opera House, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected for the Palmerston North Borough Council in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and remodelled both inside and out in 1955. It was sold by the PNCC to a businessman in 1996 and demolished.

The Municipal Opera House of Palmerston North, designed by F J Wilson and built by J Trevor and Sons, was erected in 1904-1905 and opened 12 July 1905. In 1952 it was condemned unsafe by the Palmerston North City Council and was strengthened and remodelled both inside and out in 1955. It was sold by the PNCC to a businessman in 1996 and demolished.

"A Fez Promotion. In concert. Sunday July 17th. Opera House. 8pm. Tickets only $2.50 Students with ID S2.00. Door sales from 7.20pm. Book at C + C and Stud Ass. Office. NZ's No 1 Rock Band Ragnarok with Earthborn + Earlybird. Top Palmerston North musicians playing progressive and exciting original music. Presented by Manawatu T.V. and Sound Services Ltd stockists of all leading brands of musical instuments and stereo equipment - including Perreaux - makers of Ragnarok's high-quality concert sound. In Association With Fez Promotions." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. History of musical theatre in Palmerston North. In 1900, the Palmerston North Amateur Dramatic Society was formed. Over its nearly 125 year history it has been known by several names including Act Three Productions, Abbey Musical Theatre and the Palmerston North Operatic Society. Many popular productions have been staged over the years at the Lyceum Theatre, the Palmerston North Opera House, Abbey Musical Theatre, the Regent on Broadway and Wallace Development Company Theatre.

The Covid pandemic caused disruptions, cancellations and major financial losses for the society. However, with 200 dedicated members and a return to staging major productions, popular musical theatre is set to continue in the city.

The Manawatū Musicians and Entertainers Club Big Band performing at the Palmerston North Opera House during the 1st Annual Jazz Festival. Trumpets L-R: Peter Hales, "Nip" Spring, Frank Perry, Trevor Prout Trombones L-R: Peter Wood, John Robinson Saxophones L-R: Ian Dickson, Colin Eglinton, Ian Davis, Bob Divetail. The two saxophonists on the right are Jack London and Syd Wood although the order is unclear. Rhythm Section: Don Haggitt (bass) Bruce Stevens (bass guitar) Errol Christiansen (drums) Bob Wilson (guitar) "Mo" Christiansen (piano) Conductor: Wally Barton

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 2 July, 1963. "The finals of the talent quest organised by the Manawatu Savage Club were held in the Palmerston North Opera House on Sunday night. A packed house was enthusiastic in its applause for some fine entertainment. The audience selected the winners by vote. In section A the winners were the Woodham Trio from Hastings and in section B the local group, the Flares show band, took the main honours. The evening finished with the presentation to the 12 finalists of their prizes by the Mayor (Mr G. M. Rennie). In the photograph are the winners of both sections (from the left): P. J. Townrow, M. L. Woodham, J. A. Woodham, the Mayor, Mr R. C. Fairweather (Rangitira of the Savage Club) and the Flares show band."

"1976 Manawatu Gang Show. Manawatu Scouts and Guides proudly present Gang Show 1976 on stage at the Palmerston North Opera House on June 10th (7.30pm), 11th (7.30pm), 12th (2pm, 7.30pm), 13th (2pm) and 17th (7.30pm), 18th (7.30pm), 19th (2pm, 7.30pm). Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday first week, and Thursday, Friday, Saturday following week. It's Gang Show. Produced by Pat Snoxell. Written by Ralph Reader, C. B.E. It's happy, hilarious, tuneful family entertainment at Family Prices, Adults $2.10. Children $1.30 (incl. Booking Fee). Block Bookings (of 10 or more) Adults $1.90 (incl.) Children $1.10 (incl.) Make up a a party today. Block bookings open Monday, May 24th." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

Looking down Church Street East side of The Square, from near the corner of Fitzherbert Street (now Avenue). The businesses from right: J A Nash's store and commission agency (he was Mayor from 1908-1923); Hardy's Adelaide Wines, General Merchants; Furnishing Warehouse (part of JS Watchorn and Co); Crown Studios - photographers; Arthur C Bradfield - grocer; Direct Importers - JA Watchorn's Cash Drapers business (sold to Durward in 1907); the Club Hotel - the brick addition to the Club Hotel was completed by 1906; Commercial Union and Assurance - Fire Marine Accident insurance; J Wishart and Company - jewellers; The Opera House - built between 1904-1905; Stevenson's Opera House Stables; C Dahl - Dairy Machine Merchants, established in Palmerston North in 1881.

The New Opera Company produly presents Puccini's "Madame Butterfly" with Malvina Major, Anthony Benfell, Corinne Bridge & Roger Creagh and The New Opera Chorus. Producer: John Thompson. by permission of the Queesnland Opera Co. Designer: Raymond Boyce. Muncipal Theatre, Palmerston North. March. 24th. and 25th. at 8p.m. Book at Collinson and Cunninghame'. Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

Perkel Opera Inc - In conjunction with R & W Hellaby Ltd presents 'Carmen''. Opera in Four Acts by Bizet. Palmerston North Opera House. One Night Only. Fri. July 2nd. 8pm. Tickets: Adult $7.00, child $3.50. Bookings Collinson and Cunninghame. Perkel's 25th Season. Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

"Opera House; Saturday 21st May. City of Palmerston North Aria Contest. Bookings Collinson & Cunninghame." Part of a collection of posters that were displayed in the Public Library in the 1970s - 1980s.

This image was taken for a story that ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard on 09 April 1963, "Queen Jean, the successful contestant in the recent six-weeks' carnival organised on behalf of the Freyberg High School, makes a regal figure just after her crowning last night at the Palmerston North Opera House. Resting on the cushion is her coronet worn in the earlier part of the ceremony." This image differs from the published image.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 28 January, 1959. "Im so frightened. I don't know how I am going to do the part," confides Niki in 17-month-old Lynette Owen-Taylor at the Opera House yesterday. Niki had been chosen to play a small walk-on part in "Ladies Night in a Turkish Bath" and Lynette, whose parents play leading roles assures Niki that stage life is fun."

This photograph ran with the caption, "The Great Sorcar as he stepped off the bus from the aerodrome yesterday with the five girls in his company. They are all relatives of his and are, they say, enjoying our lovely country very much". Sorcar was a magician and illusionist from India, part of a family of traditional magicians. Among his stage attractions was the very realistic sawing of a lady in half and the Indian rope trick. He presented his show over several days in the Palmerston North's Opera House to capacity crowds.

Concert to be held at the Opera House, Palmerston North on Sunday 29th March 1942, at 8.15pm.

This photograph shows the Bland Holt Company outside the Palmerston North Opera House. Discernible characters are the farmer, the policeman, the judge and the old maid.

The Palmeston North Operatic Society are shown here performing 'The Drinking Song' during rehearsals for their production of "The Student Prince", in the Palmerston North Opera House. This photograph ran in the Manawatu Evening Standard, 23 August 1963.

It is thought this photograph is of some of the chorus in the Palmerston North Operatic Society production of 'The Cingalee', performed at the Opera House November 1-5, 1921. 'Boobhamba' is a nobleman and one of the lead parts in this 1904 musical. This particular showing was produced by Mrs Albert Russell.

Journalist Tina White's weekly "Memory Lane" article in the Manawatū Standard. The career of Theatre Royal's business manager and first Opera House manager Harry Muller.

A celebration to mark the end of World War One was held in Palmerston North on the 19th and 21st of July 1919. The 21st was 'Children's Day'. There was also a 'Service of Praise on 22 and 23 July at the Opera House.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 17 January, 1959. "A scene from "Ladies Night In a Turkish Bath," to be staged in the Palmerston North Opera House on January 27, 28 and 29."

This is the programme for the Palmerston North Operatic Society's production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical, which they performed at the Opera House between 13 August and 27 August 1977. The show starred the prominent New Zealand entertainer Rob Guest (1950-2008) in the title role.

Local historians weekly "Back Issues" article in the Manawatū Standard. In 1926, international ballet dancer Anna Pavlova toured New Zealand. She performed at the Palmerston North Opera House on 11 June 1926.

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 02 July 1958, page 10: "Some of the delegates from a wide area who are attending the sheep farmers' conference which is being held in the Opera House."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 22 September 1960 "The Belles of St. Roslyn in the kindergarten talent evening at the Palmerston North opera house performing one of their cleverly written songs of jumbled radio commercials."

This image was taken for a story that ran in The Manawatu Evening Standard on 1 November 1978 “Rowling in top form at opening” Labour leader Bill Rowling opened his general election campaign at Palmerston North’s Opera House with a rousing speech to over 1000 supporters on Tuesday 31 October. He was led through the Opera House aisle by two bagpipers, where he and his wife Glen shook hands with the crowd. The Standard reported that member of the public who could not secure a seat were taken to the Concert Chamber, where they watched the live broadcast of the event on television.

A programme from the Centennial Choral Festival held at the Opera House. Performers included the Lyric Singers, The King's Choristers, Palmerston North Girls' High School, Palmerston North Choral Society, Shannon Combined Churches Choir, and the Unity Singers.